Aman Bhandal
A definite page turner. I really enjoyed the characters and their backstories, it added depth and intrigue to their interactions. The last job trope kept me on the edge and the story kept me engaged throughout. A definite recommend and an interesting crime book from the king.
Fantastic series! I originally started with the anime; however, given the direction of season 2 I started the manga series and I am glad I went that route. The series contains a unique world and an engaging story. Throughout the journey of the children, you'll find yourself relating certain themes to our own world and ponder about the world around us and the impact of the positions we are born into. At surface level it's a great story, but there is so much more to uncover and think about that it makes this an easy recommend.
The art style was fantastic, one drawback is the Spanish segments aren't translated though this could have been an artistic decision to convey the message of barrier. The story took some unexpected turns, I can't tell if they were enjoyable or not but it was enough for me to read the entirety of the book.
More world building and more understanding of Gilead are the key takeaways from the book. It's a fun read and answers a good number of questions about Gilead from the first book.
The book is timeless. The progress reports allow for a more personal connection with Charlie Gordon and the writing style masterly conveys Charlie's intellectual journey.
Coming from minimal knowledge of the NetCore framework, the book was able to guide me through the introduction, development, testing (unit and integration), and deployment. It exceeded my expectations and will be a great reference to keep for the future.
The best part of all is that the book is freely available.
It takes a profound amount of courage to write about ones family and personal history. The book is an intimate journey of Tara's metamorphosis, or as she refers to it - an education. It was empowering to read about the sacrifices that Tara made to ensure that her life not be the way it started. From her lack of interest in school to her obsession of attaining knowledge while trying to balance a relationship with members of her family, it's really inspiring.
The book allowed me to appreciate the education that I received in my life and allowed me to reflect on the cost of that journey.
It is a strange tell when the first thought that comes to mind from completing this book is regret. It is not regret in the negative sense, but more in terms of not completing this book when I had originally started it some 10 years ago - what a fool I was. The book was captivating in every sense of the word, from its continuation from the events of Chamber of Secrets to the deep dive into the past of Harry Potter's parents and the lives of his professors. J.K Rowling deserves every bit of applause for her ability to draw strong emotions from the reader at a words notice. There are countless words of flattery that I can bestow upon the book; however, most has already been said and as a proper tribute I will continue with the series and experience the expanse world of magic and wizardly.
So this is what it comes down to. This was the path chosen for the characters we met through the series so far. I can't say I am content with the destination; however, the journey has been nothing but phenomenal. The SAGA series has been one of the most engaging and real stories, despite taking place in a world where magic and flying humans exist. The journey of Hazel is fascinating to say the least and each volume brings us a bit closer to the characters and draws in on our emotional connection as well. It is a must read and cannot wait for the duo to continue with volume 10, until then I will reminisce on the journey so far.
I am enjoying the constant expansion of the world of wizards and the adventures that make the events of the past more meaningful. The Goblet of Fire is no exception, it is a page turner through and through and keeps the reader engaged and blindfolded for a good chunk of the journey but as the blindfold begins to slip it leaves a feeling of dread and misery. It was enjoyable to explore the various adventures of Ron and Hermione, as well and it felt as though J.K. Rowling expanded on them so we can grow to understand their personalities and their drives. I am excited for the upcoming adventure, though my gut has a feeling of dread.
Wow! The book was so good that I binged till the end. The story was extremely well crafted and the diving into each of the main characters pre and post lives was immersive and gave an opportunity to understand the struggles of each of the characters. The book definitely left me wanting more and now I am off to volume 2 of the series.
It is rare that a fantasy world feels rich and real, and it is from the journey of the fellowship where you discover the depth of the lore and the intricate details that Tolkien dedicated a tremendous amount of time and effort to. From the languages, the culture, the history of each race, the map, the interactions between noblemen and common-folk, to the story centered around the journey and the reach of Sauron it can be summarized in one word: epic. The Lord of the Rings is a well written epic tale that will leave you with imagery of a world that doesn't exist and through the texts and descriptions you will be immersed into a world unknown and by the end of the journey you will never forget Middle Earth.
Offbeat with some nice flair
It's an interesting premise that will captivate you enough to continue reading; however, there are a few parts that felt a little out of balance. The most memorable bits were where Vader's power and destruction nature were showcased through the panels and his reminiscing of life prior to becoming Lord Vader.
Firstly, the art style in the novel was captivating although sometimes there was a lot going on within the panels that it was rather difficult to follow along. However, you can feel the emotions of the characters through the details and the masterfully crafted scenes. The story was intriguing, though the main appeal was the message and the thematic elements that it carried. Mainly, the amount of influence we give to gods to govern over us and the relationship we have with them. The term gods can be attributed to people of power, or influence and for some their keen desire to maintain status quo while neglecting natural change.
The themes from the book can be discussed at length which is what makes the story compelling and intriguing. Highly recommended to a fan of the medium or really anyone that wants to bear witness to a clash of extreme ideals.
Here's a book that was written over a 100 years ago and it's message is still relevant. The book won't teach how to become rich, instead it will discuss the importance of the value of money and how society has effectively made varying lifestyles a grand competition. It's a short read; however, the teachings are long lasting.
This review encompasses the entirety of the series.
A series that tries to answer the question of what would happen if a gendercide targeted carriers of the XY chromosome. For starters, it's not the fantasy that we may perceive it to be, instead it is a dystopia for the remaining women and the last man. Yorrick's adventure was intriguing as through him we were able to witness the lives of the women who lost a father, husband, son, cousin, nephew, friend, coworker, etc and the impact the world had due to inequality in certain sectors of the economy. The series is thought provoking and forces us to see our current world and ask questions related to equal rights, gender norms, and so on. The series isn't without its faults, but it raises significant discussions and it does it with an intriguing journey that spans 10 volumes.
Y the last man is a significant piece of literature that pushes the medium of graphic novels a little further and I appreciated my time with it and recommend this to anyone new or veteran to the medium.
Breaks down some core concepts into easy to understand examples. As one reviewer puts it, it teaches you how to teach others which in itself is a core skill.
A riveting tale that is centered around Eleanor, a highly imaginative character, and her interactions with Hill House and its guests. The book is very well written and immerses you within the world.
I really liked the various interpretations involving Eleanor's journey towards insanity or her possible kinetic abilities, or the possibility that the house was indeed haunted.